Travel
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Reminders of 2004 tsunami in Indonesia loom largeDec 24, 2014 5:30 am - BANDA ACEH, Indonesia - Ten years after a tsunami hit this city on Dec. 26, 2004, killing 167,000 people, roads and bridges have been rebuilt, there are houses on the be...
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American sweetens premium flier awards to fend off Delta, UnitedDec 21, 2014 6:45 am - American Airlines Group Inc. is sweetening frequent-flier awards for passengers buying the most-expensive tickets to fend off loyalty program changes made by its competi...
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Obama bets benefits will convince Congress to lift Cuba embargoDec 20, 2014 7:00 am - WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama billed opening Cuba as a chance for trade to promote political change, and he's sending Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on a trade...
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On the road: Don't miss NYE Cheese Drop in Wis.Dec 20, 2014 5:30 am - Chicago The Lincoln way End the year with a mini-vacation at Hotel Lincoln in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. New overnight packages include the Lincoln Park ZooLig...
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5 free things to see and do in Brussels, BelgiumDec 19, 2014 5:01 am - BRUSSELS - The city of Brussels, which the famous Belgian cartoon character Tintin roamed as an intrepid reporter, has plenty on offer for any inquisitive mind. And the ...
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White Christmas out east could mess up holiday travelDec 19, 2014 12:01 am - AccuWeather reports a storm bearing strong winds, heavy snow, torrential rain, thunderstorms and fog will converge on the Northeast and Midwest on Christmas Eve and will...
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TSA chief: Travelers from some nations targetedDec 18, 2014 5:56 am - WASHINGTON - The Transportation Security Administration needed an exemption from new Obama administration rules restricting racial profiling by the government so the TSA...
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Britain's message for UAE visit: Nice, not naughtyDec 18, 2014 5:15 am - DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Britain wants to make sure its citizens are more nice than naughty while soaking up the Persian Gulf sun this holiday season. A social medi...
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Weird museums: Travel off the beaten pathDec 17, 2014 5:01 am - SEATTLE - Travelers looking for something beyond top attractions like the Space Needle in Seattle might consider adding a weird museum or two to their itineraries. Here...
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Go for the food: Cross-cultural flavors in MacauDec 15, 2014 10:00 pm - MACAU — Macau is globally famous as a haven for gambling. Luckily, getting great food there is no gamble. The Chinese region overtook Las Vegas in terms of gaming revenu...